Posts tagged "Associated Press"

More meth labs showing up in cities, suburbs

Methamphetamine lab seizures are on the rise in the nation’s cities and suburbs, raising new concerns about a lethal drug that has long been the scourge of rural America.

Data and interviews from an Associated Press investigation found growing numbers of meth lab seizures in cities such as St. Louis, Nashville, Tenn., and Evansville, Ind. Authorities are also seeing evidence that inner-city gangs are becoming involved in meth production and distribution.

The increase in labs is especially troubling because meth brought into the U.S. from Mexico also is on the rise in large cities and suburbs. So-called Mexican “super labs” are upping production, making meth more pure and less expensive, and then using existing drug pipelines to target urban areas.

Penn State Named AP Sports Story of the Year Again

For the second year in a row, Penn State and the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal was named the sports story of the year by the Associated Press. This was the first time since the vote began in 1990 that the same story had been chosen two straight years. See all stories on this topic »

Onward State

Big Ten Conference football: League trying to re-establish itself among nation …

Urban Meyer, in his first season, led Ohio State to a 12-0 record and No. 4 ranking in the Associated Press poll. Amid the ruins of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, Penn State rebounded from an 0-2 start to go 8-4 and 6-2 in the conference. Nebraska …
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Rihanna, Justin Bieber rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars perform at Victoria's Secret fashion show in New York, while some of the world's top models strut down the runway. Associated Press. Correction: Clarification: RELATED. The FOLD · E-mail · Save/Share · Embed …
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Ohio State vs. Penn State: Proud programs rebound with new coaches

pennstate.jpg Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien took over a program in turmoil after the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press. Now, two proud programs already are back on their feet thanks to their new bosses. O'Brien and Meyer …
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How Gloria Allred Got To Be An Absolutely Shameless Media Hound

How Gloria Allred Got To Be An Absolutely Shameless Media Hound. Erin Fuchs | Oct. 25, 2012, 12:23 PM | 2,696 | 8. Email; More. Share on Tumblr · Tweet. Email. Share on Tumblr. Patty Hearst and Gloria Allred. Associated Press. Patty Hearst and Gloria … See all stories on this topic »

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Report: Mitt Romney OK with unsealing testimony

The judge agreed and scheduled a hearing Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Stemberg's wife, Maureen Stemberg Sullivan, is being represented by high-profile attorney Gloria Allred. Allred was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
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Beyonce to perform at the Super Bowl?

A source familiar with the Super Bowl told the Associated Press that the Grammy-winning diva will take the stage at the halftime show in New Orleans. Here's a look at some of her past performances. Destiny's Child performs onstage during the VH1 Divas …
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No hoax, says Bieber rep: The laptop was stolen

2012 – Justin Bieber didn't tweet wolf when he claimed his laptop was stolen Tuesday night during a Tacoma, Wash., show — or so his publicist tells the Associated Press. "Be very clear, the laptop was indeed stolen in Tacoma. That was NOT a hoax …
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Evidence questioned in Missouri child rape case

New evidence suggests a Missouri man may have been wrongly targeted in a child rape case for which he is serving four consecutive life terms.

Jeffery Allen Dickson was convicted of kidnapping, rape and other crimes in an April 2008 attack on a 7-year-old girl. The child testified that she was attacked in a house that burned.

But new evidence unearthed by Dickson’s appeals attorney and reviewed as part of a five-month Associated Press investigation indicates police may have confused a house that burned the night the child was attacked with one that burned earlier.

Also, DNA evidence tying Dickson to the crime was tainted during testing in the state crime lab.

Public defender Valerie Leftwich is appealing Dickson’s conviction. A hearing was set for Tuesday but has been delayed.